(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – A Kremlin aligned broadcaster has triggered a diplomatic dispute between Russia and Italy after making offensive remarks about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, followed by a controversial response from Russia’s foreign ministry. The incident began on 23 April 2026 when Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov criticised Meloni during a televised broadcast, using highly offensive language. He described her as a “fascist creature who betrayed her voters” and accused her of disloyalty to United States President Donald Trump. Italy responded by summoning the Russian ambassador to its foreign ministry for an explanation. Meloni publicly condemned the remarks, calling them…